Israel Evacuees | $4M Lottery Prize | Erosion Control: FL Good News

TAMPA BAY, FL — Nearly 300 Florida residents are evacuated from Israel, a new cycling race makes its debut, a labrador retriever collects hundreds of golf balls for a high school team.

Check out these and other Florida good news stories from this week.

‘Golden Girls’-Themed Pop-Up Restaurant Opening

Check out the "Golden Girls" iconic kitchen, the Rusty Anchor Bar and Blanche's Boudoir at this pop-up dining experience in South Florida.

Kosher Deli Provides Meals For 300 Evacuated From Israel

Jo-El’s Kosher Deli provided lunch and dinner for nearly 300 Floridians evacuated from Israel after the Hamas attack there.

New Orange Belt Cycling Event Launches

The CRIT Championship Tour, a professional cycling event founded earlier this year, will take place Saturday in downtown St. Petersburg.

Waterfront Park Celebrates First Anniversary

The five-day celebration in Sarasota offers about 30 free events, including a Halloween gathering, concerts and cultural festivals.

Sea Oats Lost During Hurricane Idalia To Be Replanted

Keep Manatee Beautiful is looking for volunteers Saturday to help replant seat oats lost to Hurricane Idalia in Holmes Beach.

Donations, Volunteers Sought For Thanksgiving Feast

Organizers of a Thanksgiving community feast at Fredd Glossie Atkins Park in Sarasota are seeking volunteers, sponsors and donations.

$4M Scratch-Off Prize Claimed

The $4 million winning scratch-off ticket was bought at a Pembroke Pines Publix, Florida Lottery said.

$20M To Be Spent On Emergency Erosion Control

Hurricane Idalia and the four tornadoes that touched down last week have caused extensive erosion along Pinellas beaches.

Father, Son Surprised With Fully Furnished New Home

The Habitat for Humanity home was fully furnished and stocked thanks to Warrick Dunn Charities, Aaron's and the Milkey Family Foundation.

New Ferry Service Gets Start Date

The Gulf Island Ferry service between Riverwalk and two stops on Anna Maria Island to start by Thanksgiving, Bradenton officials said.

Ground Broken For Greenway Affordable Housing Community

The Greenway will soon be the home to 12 deserving families in the Habitat for Humanity Pinellas and West Pasco Counties program.

Grammy Winner Brad Paisley To Perform At Pig Jig

The nonprofit event to raise money for nephrotic syndrome will feature three-time Grammy Award-winning country music artist Brad Paisley.

Cracker Country At State Fair To Host Spooky Storytelling, Games

Tall Tales of Old Florida opens Cracker Country to children and families, inviting them to explore the outdoor museum by lantern at night.

Alumnus Gives $1 Million to Jesuit’s Campus Master Plan

A 1991 graduate of Jesuit High School in Tampa, developer Blake Casper's gift will go to completing the school's master plan.

Florida Airport Named 2nd Best In U.S.: Poll

This honor comes a month after TPA was named No. 1 Large Airport in North America in the 2023 J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Survey.

Community Health, Resource Center Opens At High School

The facility offers free medical, mental health and dental services, a food bank, clothing bank and access to computers and printers.

277 FL Residents Airlifted Out Of Israel

• Also Read: 2 Cargo Planes With Donated Supplies Headed From Florida To Israel

Labrador Retriever Retrieves More Than 300 Golf Balls For Golf Team

Charlie collected so many golf balls on his evening walks, his owner decided to donate them to Gulf High School's golf team in Pasco County.

Billy Joel, Sting To Perform One-Night-Only Concert

The iconic musicians will each perform their most beloved songs on the same stage for the first time in their illustrious careers.